Buzzing Biodiversity in Mediterranean Habitats: The Wild Bees of Sardinia
- Beschreibung
The Mediterranean region is a hotspot for wild bee diversity. Within this region, the island of Sardinia with its complex geological history and geographic isolation is a key region for studies of wild bee diversity. The island is characterized by different types of natural vegetation ranging from sea level to mountains which provide different niches opportunities for wild bees and likely promoted diversification in the past. Nonetheless, the diversity of Sardinian wild bees has not been well researched and recent scientific publications reporting new records of wild bees for this and other European islands indicate that more biodiversity studies of these regions are needed.
In this project, students will develop taxonomic species identification skills, learn about bee-plant interactions ecology and to analyze biodiversity data to improve the current understanding of wild bee diversity in Sardinia.
Results will be summarized in scientific contributions in writing or conference poster formats. Opportunities to participate at scientific conferences to present project results and at public outreach events to inform the public, especially children and families, about wild bee conservation and diversity will be provided to participants aiming to experience the full cycle of scientific research.
- Beschreibung des interdisziplinären Teils des Projekts
- This interdisciplinary project includes elements from entomology, plant biology, ecology, evolution, conservation biology and biogeography.
- Projektzeitraum
- Wintersemester 2026/2027 und Sommersemester 2027
- Bewerbungszeitraum
- 12. bis 26.10.2026
- Durchführung
- nach Absprache
- Details zu Projektzeitraum und Durchführung
Activities in this project can be conducted in weekly or biweekly 2-3 hour periods or for longer periods throughout the semester. A flexible work schedule that is compatible with classes and exams will be offered. Depending on students interest, more research hours can be offered.
- Studienfach
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Agrarbiologie
Agrarwissenschaften
Agricultural Sciences in the Tropics & Subtropics
Biologie
Biologie - Lehramt
Environmental Science - Soil, Water and Biodiversity
Landscape Ecology
Sustainability & Change - Betreuende
- Dr. Simone Cappellari
- Institut
- Institut für Biologie (190) (Plant Evolutionary Biology)
- Sprache
- deutsch/englisch
- Teilnehmendenanzahl
- min. 1, max. 2
- Arbeitsaufwand
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ca. 60 Stunden pro Teilnehmende:r
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ECTS-Punkte
Arbeitsaufwand (Stunden und ggf. ECTS) sind ungefähre Angaben. Die tatsächlich vergebenen ECTS-Punkte ergeben sich aus der tatsächlich geleisteten Arbeit.
- Für dieses Projekt ist ein Motivationsschreiben des Studierenden erforderlich
- Projektart
- empirisch
- Lernziele
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Die Teilnehmende lernen in diesem Projekt:
Learn taxonomy and species identification; use of biodiversity analytical tools to understand data; scientific communication
- Anmerkungen für Studierende
Please send me an email with your motivation to participate in this project and your availability. Research hours can be flexible, commitment is expected.
Wild bees are an amazing group of organisms and their morphological diversity is fascinating.
- Schlagworte
- wild bees, biodiversity, botany, taxonomy, conservation biology, ecology, Evolution, bees, pollination